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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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