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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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