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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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