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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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