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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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