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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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