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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of 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 generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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