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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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