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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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