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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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