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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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