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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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