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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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