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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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