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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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