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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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