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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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