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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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