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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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