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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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