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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines 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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