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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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