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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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