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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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