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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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