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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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