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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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