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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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