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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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