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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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