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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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