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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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