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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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