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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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