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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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