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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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