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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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