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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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