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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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