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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around 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 almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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