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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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