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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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