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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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