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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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