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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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