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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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