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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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