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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. 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. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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