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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources