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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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