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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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