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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores 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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