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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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