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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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