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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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