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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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