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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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