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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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