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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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