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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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