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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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