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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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