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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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