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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important 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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