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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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