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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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