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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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