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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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