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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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