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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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