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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates 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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