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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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