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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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