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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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