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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses 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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