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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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