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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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