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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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