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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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