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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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