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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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