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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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