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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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