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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans 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 massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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