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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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