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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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