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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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