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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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