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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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