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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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