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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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