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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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