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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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