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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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