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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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