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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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