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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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