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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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