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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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