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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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