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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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