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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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