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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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