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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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