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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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