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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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