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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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