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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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