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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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