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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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