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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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