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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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