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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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