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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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