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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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