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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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