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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of 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 MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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