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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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