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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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