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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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