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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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