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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key 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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