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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources