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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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