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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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