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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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