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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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