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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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