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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of 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 customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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