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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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