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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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