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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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