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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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