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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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