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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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