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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition