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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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