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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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