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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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