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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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