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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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