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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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