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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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