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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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