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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. 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. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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