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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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