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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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