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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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