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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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