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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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