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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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