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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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