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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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