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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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