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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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