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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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