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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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