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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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