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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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