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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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