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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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