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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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