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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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