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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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