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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key 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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