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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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