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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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