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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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