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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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