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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly 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 describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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