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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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