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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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