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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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