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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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