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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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