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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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