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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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