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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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