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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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