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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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