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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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