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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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