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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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