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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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