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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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