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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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