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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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