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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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