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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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