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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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