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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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