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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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