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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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