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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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