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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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