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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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