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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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