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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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