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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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