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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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