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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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