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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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