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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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