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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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