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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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