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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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