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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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