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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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