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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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