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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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