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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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