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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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