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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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