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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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