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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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