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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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