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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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