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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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