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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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