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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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