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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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