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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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