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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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