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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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