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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around 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 but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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