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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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