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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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