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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important 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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