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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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