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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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