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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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