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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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