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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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