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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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