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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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