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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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