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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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