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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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