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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student 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 abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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