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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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