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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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