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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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