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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering 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 massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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