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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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