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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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