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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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