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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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