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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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