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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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