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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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