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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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