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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means 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. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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