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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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