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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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