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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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