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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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