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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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