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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major 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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