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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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