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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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