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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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