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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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