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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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