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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education