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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people 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 massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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