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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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