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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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