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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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