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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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