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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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