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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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