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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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