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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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