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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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