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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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