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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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