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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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