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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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