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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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