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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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