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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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