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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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