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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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