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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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