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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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