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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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