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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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