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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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