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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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