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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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