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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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