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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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