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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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