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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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