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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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