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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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