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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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