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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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