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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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