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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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