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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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