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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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