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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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