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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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