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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates 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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