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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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