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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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