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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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