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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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