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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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