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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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