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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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