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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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