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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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