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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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