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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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