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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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