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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take 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. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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