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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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