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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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