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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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