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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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