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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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