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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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