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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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