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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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