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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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