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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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