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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over 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 MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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