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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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