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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses 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 a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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