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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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