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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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