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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. 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 online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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