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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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