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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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