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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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