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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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