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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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