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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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