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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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