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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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