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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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