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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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