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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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