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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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