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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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