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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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