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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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