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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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