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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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