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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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