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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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