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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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