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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity 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 would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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