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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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