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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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