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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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