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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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