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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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