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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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