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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the most important 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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