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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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