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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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