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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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