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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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