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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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