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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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