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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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