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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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