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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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