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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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