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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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