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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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