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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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