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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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