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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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