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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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