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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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