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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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