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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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