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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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