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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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