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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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