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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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