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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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