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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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