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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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