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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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