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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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