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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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