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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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