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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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