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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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