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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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