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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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