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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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