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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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