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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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