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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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