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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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