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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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