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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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