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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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