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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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