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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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