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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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