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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models 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 deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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