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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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