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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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