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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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