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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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