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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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