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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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