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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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