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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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