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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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