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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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