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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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