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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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