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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes 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. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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