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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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