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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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