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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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