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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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