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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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