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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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