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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education