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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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