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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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