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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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