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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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