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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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