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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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