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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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