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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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