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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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