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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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