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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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