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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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