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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education