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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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