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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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