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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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