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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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