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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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