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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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