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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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