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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major 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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