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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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