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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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