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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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