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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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