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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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