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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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