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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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