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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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