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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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