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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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