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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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