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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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