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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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