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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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