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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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