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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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