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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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