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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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