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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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