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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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