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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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