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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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