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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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