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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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