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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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