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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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