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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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