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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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