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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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