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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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