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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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