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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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