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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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