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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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