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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans 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 massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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