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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources