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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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