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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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