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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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