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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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