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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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