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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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