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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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