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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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