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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners 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 normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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