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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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