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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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