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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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