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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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