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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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