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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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