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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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