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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources