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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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