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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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