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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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