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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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