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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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