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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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