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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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