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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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