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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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