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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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